But it appears that the Reds’ boss is standing by his decision at the end of last season – that the striker is going nowhere.

And now - unless there is a mammoth offer – the forward will stay on Merseyside.

In the past Klopp has called the striker “unbelievable” and his ability is not in question. His devastating partnership with Luis Suarez during the 2014-15 campaign almost brought the Reds the Premier League title.

There has been a load of interest in Sturridge (Image: John Powell)

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Sturridge will be hoping to hit his best form with Liverpool this season (Image: Getty)

But he remains notoriously injury prone and that counts against him as Liverpool look to kick on in the Premier League and Europe this season.

The extra demands brought by Champions League qualification will bring added pressure both to the manager and his first-team squad. Potentially opening up extra possibilities for a player who may have an eye on going to next year’s World Cup in Russia with England.

The good news for Reds’ supporters is that although Sturridge has been pictured in America during the party season with The Kardashians this week, he has otherwise kept himself in great shape.

He will return to pre-season along with the rest of Klopp’s squad later this week.